Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2006 Impala.
As many other 5. 3 liter gm vehicles during this period, my car has been burning oil, fouling spark plugs, and throwing check engine lights for many years due to this all-too common issue. It is a safety hazard, and all gm vehicles with this motor issue should be recalled and fixed. It poses a serious hazard when you attempt to pull out into the road and the car sputters and misfires and you have no power because oil is seaping past the rings.
Excessive oil consumption; 1 qt every 1500 miles. Impala 2006 ss. 5. 3l. Dealer claims this is normal.